Tuvalu
Tuvalu faces big challenges in domestic violence fight
Tuvalu is planning to train up more counsellors to deal with high rates of domestic violence. Audio
Young and old divided over Pacific climate migration
Climate change research being conducted in the Pacific by international agencies and universities shows divergent views within communities on the merits of migration as an adaptation tool. Audio
US secretary of State seeks urgent meeting with Tuvalu PM
The US Secretary of State sought an urgent meeting with Tuvalu's Prime Minister on the eve of the conclusion of negotiations for a new global agreement on climate change.
Atoll dwellers trapped on sinking islands
The manager of the Pacific Climate Change and Migration project says people living on atolls in the region could find themselves trapped on islands most vulnerable to the adverse effects of a changing… Audio
Missed opportunities at Tuna Commission
Mixed results for Pacific Island states from the annual meeting for the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission.
Tuvalu again warns temperature rise will spell its demise
The Tuvalu prime minister has again stressed that any further temperature increase beyond 1.5°C will spell the total demise of Tuvalu, and other low lying island nations.
Pacific leaders are concerned COP 21 will fall short
Pacific leaders say they are concerned the climate change agreement to be finalised in Paris this week will fall short on what needs to be done to deal with the impacts of global warming. Audio
Tuvalu unhappy with fish management
Tuvalu has accused large nations of trying to manipulate fisheries management measures to the disadvantage of small states like Tuvalu.
Tuvalu PM lashes out at 'painfully slow' COP21 process
Tuvalu's prime minister, Enele Sopoaga, says negotiations in Paris for a new climate change agreement are painfully slow.
Pacific leaders urge climate action
Pacific Island nations have told the United Nations climate change summit in Paris they are already bearing the brunt of the effects of climate change and urgent action is needed. Audio
France gathers Pacific leaders ahead of COP21
France has gathered Pacific leaders together in Paris this week for a summit ahead of the COP21, but will it support the islands' ambitious goals for the crucial climate change talks?. Audio
Tuvalu says climate change is a human rights issue
Tuvalu's prime minister says the international community must recognise that inclusive human right principles are key to achieving a solution on climate change.
Pacific food exporters face climate change challenges
Food and drink exporters from the Pacific say one of the greatest challenges they face is having to constantly adapt to and overcome the effects of climate change. Audio
Failure not an option for Tuvalu in Paris
The prime minister of Tuvalu says failure is not an option for his country going into the Paris COP 21 negotiations at the end of the month. Audio
Failure not an option for Tuvalu in Paris
The prime minister of Tuvalu says failure is not an option for his country going into the Paris COP 21 negotiations at the end of the month.
Pacific call for strong Paris climate agreement
The Prime Minister of Tuvalu and the President of Kiribati have met in Tuvalu to call for a strong and effective climate change agreement in Paris at the end of the year.
Experts predict continuing dry for much of the Pacific
The monthly climate update for the Pacific says Fiji and Tonga are expected to receive below normal rainfall over the next three months.
ADB approves $2m grant for Tuvalu reforms
The Asian Development Bank has approved a US$2 million grant to support a policy reform programme that aims to strengthen Tuvalu's fiscal sustainability.
Book launched for Tuvalu language week
A collection of myths and legends from Tuvalu islands will be released in a book to mark the country's language week in New Zealand.
Tuvalu continues to lobby world community over climate change
Tuvalu's Prime Minister is taking his case for greater climate change action to a United Nations meeting in New York.
